I think a problem coming is that some peoples expectations were way too high. How can you expect him to put up 60+ points in his first year when very few rookies accomplish that feat? Nathan MacKinnon only had 63 points last year, and yet some people thought he'd eclipse that. Assuming he doesn't get sent down 40 (even high 30's) would be a good number for him to hit in my view. Asking for more than that is putting too much pressure on him, at least for now.
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